Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lowest price for midgrade gas in Milwaukee County at $4.19 in week ending Sept. 19 (mkesouth.com) — Drivers in Franklin are seeing midgrade gas among the lower prices in Milwaukee County, with recent reports showing it at $4.49 per gallon during the week ending Sept. 19. The piece compares Franklin's price to other nearby communities and explains how global oil markets, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are pushing 2026 fuel costs up and down.
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I was visiting my daughter last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper. "This is the 21st century, we don't waste money on newspapers. Here, use my iPad." I can tell you this . . that fly never knew what hit him. (Nextdoor Franklin/Crooked Creek)
McDonalds called out order '867' and I yelled '5309'. Nobody laughed, then I felt old and ate my burger in the ball pit. (Nextdoor Franklin/Crooked Creek)
The Forum At Rancho San Antonio posted a job opening for Baker-part-time in Greendale. Apply here.
Five Star Quality Care, Inc. posted a job opening for Cook in Oak Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greendale
Football Recap: Wauwatosa West Snaps Six-Game Streak of Losses on the Road (maxpreps.com)
Greenfield
Drunk bus driver hit, killed Greenfield pedestrian; man sentenced (fox6now.com)
Wisconsin 2026 elections: 5-term incumbent Republican Chuck Wichgers is running unopposed 84th Assembly District (blogspot.com)
Milwaukee mother demands justice after son's fatal shooting (wisn.com)
Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!